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gloss vs rede

rede vs gloss

gloss is a noun but rede is not a noun.

gloss and rede both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gloss Yes No Yes No
rede No No Yes No
As verbs, rede is a hypernym of gloss; that is, rede is a word with a broader meaning than gloss:
  • gloss: provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
  • rede: give an interpretation or explanation to
Other hypernyms of gloss include interpret.
gloss (noun) rede (noun)
the property of being smooth and shiny
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
gloss (verb) rede (verb)
provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase give advice to
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases give an interpretation or explanation to
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
Difference between gloss and rede

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